Content And Site Blocking In SE Asia

Content blocking is a major anti-piracy tool to prevent access to copyright infringements. There is a debate as to how far it should go. Internet infrastructure companies are objecting that it targets DNS resolvers as well as ISPs. These are indexers that facilitate easy access to websites. But with copyright infringement so widespread it is important to maintain, even expand the solutions in some countries. Content removal systems in South East Asian countries vary in procedure and effectiveness. Some require court orders, others use administrative procedures. Here is a quick summary of the major markets.

1. The Philippines

IPOPHL, the IP office runs a system under its Memorandum Circular 2023-025 - Rules on Voluntary Administrative Site Blocking. This enables copyright holders to file complaints which are then published and sent to ISPs for action, usually removal after appropriate notices periods and response times. They issued 2 requests at the request of the